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BRT Bus in Downtown Raleigh

Northern BRT Design and Construction

Connecting Raleigh with frequent and reliable transit

Updated: May 19, 2026

Northern Corridor

The planning study for both Northern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes was finalized in the Spring of 2026. 

On May 19, 2026, the Raleigh City Council endorsed the Northern Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS), an important step forward for the future of Bus Rapid Transit in Raleigh.  

Next Steps

The City of Raleigh will request submissions from firms to conduct planning, engineering and design for work on both Northern BRT Routes.  

Northern BRT Recommended Routes

Map of BRT corridors in Raleigh

Project Details

 
Type:
Transportation Improvements
Project Lead:
Transportation - Transit Division

Contact

 

BRT Program Manager
Melanie Rausch
melanie.rausch@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2291

Lead Department:
Transportation
Service Unit:
Public Transportation

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Planning

The Wake BRT: Northern Corridor will connect Downtown Raleigh to Midtown Raleigh and Triangle Town Center. 

Northern Corridor Major Investment Study

On May 19, 2026, the Raleigh City Council endorsed the Northern Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS), an important step forward for the future of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Raleigh.

The study identified Midtown Alternative 6 and Triangle Town Center 3 as the recommended route alignments for the two Northern BRT corridors. These recommended routes were selected after detailed planning, technical analysis, and community feedback.

The Northern BRT projects are designed to improve transit service, increase connectivity, and support future growth along key travel corridors in Raleigh. The projects will help provide faster, more reliable transportation options for residents, workers, and visitors traveling throughout the city.

Phase Contacts

 

BRT Program Manager
Melanie Rausch
melanie.rausch@raleighnc.gov
919-996-2291

Lead Department:
Transportation

Design

Phase details coming soon.

Phase Contacts

 

Het Patel

BRT Program Manager

919-996-5120

Lead Department:
Transportation

Construction

Phase details coming soon

Phase Contacts

 

Het Patel

BRT Program Manager

919-996-5120

Lead Department:
Transportation

Project History

DateEvent
2016Wake Transit Plan Identified Northern BRT Corridor
2018Wake Transit Plan Major Investment Study
2021Wake Transit Plan Update Identified Two Northern BRT Routes
Spring 2022Northern Corridor Major Investment Study began
Fall 2022Initial Northern Corridor MIS Study Engagement
Winter 2023Additional Northern Corridor MIS Engagement
Summer 2024Detailed Analysis of Route Paths
October 2025Final Northern Corridor MIS Study Engagement
Spring 2026Anticipated Completion of Northern Major Investment Study
May 19, 2026Raleigh City Council Endorsed the Northern Corridor Major Investment Study
 

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Northern BRT Major Investment Study Report

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